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The latest news and trends in restaurant technology

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 03, 2026

Tech Check: McDonald’s and Wingstop have added CAIOs to their C-suites as they look to level up their AI plans, joining a growing movement in the corporate world.

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AI is fueling a boom in bogus restaurant websites

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 29, 2026

Many sites offering pricing and other info on restaurant chains are just thinly veiled clickbait for ad revenue. The rise of AI is making them more prevalent.

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DoorDash launches its own drone delivery program

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 29, 2026

DoorDash Air will develop a drone delivery system designed for deliveries of 3 to 5 miles, adding to its fleet of humans and robots.

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An ode to the loyalty punch card

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 27, 2026

Tech Check: Digital rewards programs have made these analog loyalty trackers largely obsolete. But they may have some value left to offer.

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DoorDash changes how it calculates fees for consumers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 24, 2026

Some orders, especially longer-distance deliveries, will have higher service fees under the new model, but most will cost the same or less, the company said.

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How Wonder plans to dominate mealtime

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 20, 2026

CEO Marc Lore said the company hopes to eventually bring customers 21 meals a week, limiting the need to buy fast food or cook. It’s betting on a wide selection, food quality, and a lot of automation.

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